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Luminaria Penang 2025

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Cancer Matters: Genetic testing and early detection

Dr Ankush Kalra, Medical Manager, Gene Solutions and Mr Raja Iswara, Commercial Director, Gene Solutions share their insights on SPOT-MAS and how genetic testing assist with early detection of cancer...

UICC drives cancer agenda at WHA78 with focus on lung health and antimicrobial resistance

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is taking a leading role at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), held from 19 to 27 May 2025 in Geneva, with a…...

Early detection and long odds through genetic testing

“Cells gone wild.” It’s a phrase sometimes used to describe cancer: when cells become abnormal and start to multiply uncontrollably. This ‘misbehaviour’ is led by changes or mutations in our…...

Former U.S President Joe Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has metastasised to the bone. The cancer, detected following further evaluation of a prostate nodule...

Pink Unity & Dato’ Chef Ismail launch cancer-friendly cookbook for cancer patients, survivors, and families

Pink Unity Malaysia, a support group under the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM), in collaboration with Dato’ Chef Ismail, Owner and Head Chef of Restaurant Rebung, today launched...

UICC to launch new World Cancer Declaration 2025-2030

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is in the final stages of drafting a new World Cancer Declaration, set to guide global cancer control efforts from 2025 to 2035.…...

New tool targets cervical cancer elimination

A new modelling tool designed to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) was launched this week in Lyon, France. The Elimination Planning Tool...

LCNM launches first national guidelines for early-stage lung cancer surgery

Lung Cancer Network Malaysia (LCNM) has launched Malaysia’s first-ever clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for the peri-operative management of early-stage respectable non-small cell lung cancer...

Dr Saunthari Somasundaram elected President-Elect of Global NCD Alliance for 2025–2027 term

Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, President and Medical Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), and Co-Chairperson of NCD Malaysia has been elected as the President-Elect of the NCD Alliance...